Project Architect / Manager
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Heitler Houstoun Architects (HHA) in New York, NY, seeks an experienced Project Architect / Manager to lead ground-up residential or commercial projects from feasibility through construction.
You will coordinate zoning, site planning, and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants in a fast-paced, award-winning studio.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of professional architecture experience.
- Licensed architect or actively pursuing licensure.
- Based in the New York City area or willing to relocate in the near term.
Responsibilities
- Lead ground-up residential or commercial projects through all design phases.
- Coordinate zoning, grading, drainage, structure, and consultants.
- Mentor junior staff and manage project teams.
- Serve as primary client contact and manage communications.
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New York, NY, USLocation:
$98,000 - $118,000 annually Pay:
is an award-winning, Manhattan-based architecture and interior design studio seeking an experienced Project Architect / Manager to join our growing team. This position will focus primarily on ground-up residential or commercial projects requiring strong architectural, zoning, site planning, technical, and project management skills. We are looking for candidates with approximately 7–10 years of professional experience (5-year B.Arch or M.Arch), licensed or pursuing licensure, who are based in the New York City area or able to relocate in the near term.
You are a confident, technically skilled architect capable of leading complex projects from early feasibility through construction. You understand how the building relates to the larger site and can effectively coordinate architecture with zoning, grading, drainage, structure, landscape, utilities, and building systems. You are proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable serving as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
As a Project Architect / Manager at HHA, you will lead projects through all phases, from pre-design and feasibility through construction administration and close-out.
- Lead 1–4 person project teams and manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors
- Direct internal workflow, delegate responsibilities, and mentor junior staff
- Anticipate coordination and constructability issues before they impact construction
- Evaluate properties for development potential and identify zoning and site constraints
- Prepare and review zoning analyses including setbacks, FAR, coverage, height, and other bulk requirements
- Coordinate building design with surveys, grading, drainage, utilities, driveways, retaining walls, landscaping, and other site improvements
- Manage municipal approvals, permitting, and coordination with applicable boards and agencies
- Lead design development and production of coordinated construction document sets
- Develop and review building sections, wall sections, exterior details, and building-envelope assemblies
- Coordinate architectural work with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and specialty consultants
- Review civil and consultant drawings with sufficient technical understanding to identify conflicts and architectural implications
- Maintain a high standard of documentation quality, code compliance, and constructability
- Lead RFI, submittal, and shop drawing review
- Conduct site visits and participate in construction meetings
- Resolve field conditions and multidisciplinary coordination issues
- Review substitutions and changes for technical, aesthetic, and cost implications
- Support the project through punch list and close-out
Strong candidates will have experience with:
- Ground-up custom single-family residences
- Major additions and renovations
- High-end suburban residential projects
- Projects involving significant grading, drainage, landscape, or site development
- Zoning, Planning Board, architectural review, or other municipal approvals
- Exterior construction detailing, waterproofing, roofing, foundations, windows, and building-envelope assemblies
Experience working in Westchester County, New York City, Long Island, or similar jurisdictions with rigorous zoning and approval processes is particularly valuable.
- Strong knowledge of architectural construction and building technology
- Strong experience organizing and coordinating construction document sets
- Working understanding of zoning, site grading, drainage, and civil engineering principles
- Ability to read and coordinate surveys, civil drawings, structural drawings, and landscape plans
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary consultant teams
- Strong knowledge of building, residential, and energy codes
- Strong construction administration and field observation skills
- Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit required
- Working knowledge of SketchUp and Rhino preferred
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
At Heitler Houstoun Architects, we translate imagination and knowledge into meaningful human experience. We are a full-service design firm providing architecture, interior design, space planning, and project management services to a diverse portfolio of residential, retail, commercial, and community-focused clients. We believe strong architecture requires both design vision and technical depth, integrating architecture with structure, building systems, landscape, and site to create thoughtful, buildable, and enduring projects.
You’ll take on a leadership role within the studio, working closely with firm leadership while mentoring junior staff and taking meaningful ownership of project outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in ground-up residential design, site planning, zoning, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical project delivery. There will also be opportunities in other practice areas such as retail, workplace, and hospitality.
- Exposure to sophisticated residential and site-intensive projects
- Leadership opportunities across all phases of design and construction
- Internal and external continuing education opportunities
- A collaborative studio environment with a strong emphasis on professional development
- Industry-leading benefits package
- Hybrid work opportunities
- Summer hours
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